938M Small Wheel Loader

Engine

Maximum Gross Power

188 HP

Note (1)

Net power ratings are tested at the reference conditions for the specified standard and denote power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, emission compon

Note (2)

*Range 4 power and torque is equal to Performance Mode with Caterpillar Power by Range technology.

Note (3)

**The Cat C7.1 ACERT engine meets Tier 4 Final/Stage V off-highway emission standards.

Engine Model

Cat C7.1 ACERT**

Weights

Operating Weight

35778 lb

Buckets

Bucket Capacities

2.5-5.0 m3 (3.2-6.5 yd3)

Bucket Capacities - General Purpose

2.5-3.2 m³ (3.2-4.2 yd³)

Bucket Capacities - Light Material

3.1-5.0 m³ (4.0-6.5 yd³)

Transmission

Forward and Reverse - Range 1*

1-13 km/h (0.6-8 mph)

Forward and Reverse - Range 2

8 mile/h

Forward and Reverse - Range 3

17 mile/h

Forward and Reverse - Range 4

25 mile/h

Note

*Creeper control allows maximum speed range adjustability from 1 km/h (0.6 mph) to 13 km/h (8 mph) in Range 1 through the secondary display, when equipped. Factory default is 7 km/h (4.4 mph).

Cab

ROPS

ISO 3471:2008

FOPS

ISO 3449:2008 Level II

Note (1)

Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.

Note (2)

The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008*, when properly installed and maintained, are:
– Standard cab: 68 ±3 dB(A)
– Deluxe cab: 66 ±2 dB(A)

Note (3)

*The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds.

Tires

Standard Size

20.5 R25, radial (L-3)

Other Choices Include

20.5 R25, radial (L-2); 20.5 R25, radial (L-5); 20.5-25 12PR (L-2); 20.5-25 12PR (L-3); 20.5-25 16PR (L-5); 23.5 R25, radial (L-3); 650/65 R25 radial (L-3); Skidder/Agriculture; Solid Tires

Note (1)

Other tire choices are available. Contact your Cat dealer for details.

Note (2)

In certain applications, the loader’s productive capabilities may exceed the tire’s tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities.

Note (3)

Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.

Loader Hydraulic System

Maximum Flow - Implement Pump

50 gal/min

Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 4th Function Maximum Flow*

42 gal/min

Maximum Working Pressure - Implement Pump

4061 psi

Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder

4351 psi

Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd and 4th Function Maximum Working Pressure

4061 psi

Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd and 4th Function Relief Pressure

4351 psi

Service Refill Capacities

Engine Crankcase

5.3 gal (US)

Transmission - Gear Box

2.9 gal (US)

Front Axles

9.2 gal (US)

Hydraulic Tank

23.8 gal (US)

Rear Axles

9.2 gal (US)

Hydraulic System - Including Tank

44.9 gal (US)

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank

5 gal (US)

Note

DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241-1.

Fuel Tank

51.5 gal (US)

Cooling System

7.9 gal (US)

Sound

Note (1)

European Union Directive “2000/14/EC”

Steering

Maximum Flow - Steering Pump

34 gal/min

Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump

3500 psi

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning

The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.9 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equiv

Axles

Front

Fixed; Locking differential (standard)

Rear

Oscillating ±11 degrees; Open differential (standard); Limited slip differential (optional)

Shipping

UPC

94%